If it wasn't for this guy designing the legendary 916, some feel that Ducati would have gone under.
Not to mention MV Agustas F4 as well.
Both Companies owe him a lot.
http://www.ducati.net/2014/04/massimo-tamburini-motorcycle-designer-1943-2014/ (http://www.ducati.net/2014/04/massimo-tamburini-motorcycle-designer-1943-2014/)
http://www.sportrider.com/sportbikes/motorcycle-designer-massimo-tamburini-lightning-strikes-twice (http://www.sportrider.com/sportbikes/motorcycle-designer-massimo-tamburini-lightning-strikes-twice)
Sad news but his legacy will live on in the classic bikes he designed or had a hand in. [clap]